Film folk enjoyed a soulful evening at Kaifi Azmi's 107th birth anniversary.
Mijwan Welfare Society, founded by legendary Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi, that works for empowerment of women and the girl child was proud to announce that the exquisite chikankari craftsmanship of its women artisans was showcased at Paris Haute Couture Week Fall/Winter 2026 as part of Manish Malhotra's collection, Maa.
'A man is willing to give up his life. Bachhe bhook hartal pe hain.'
On Kaifi Azmi's death anniversary on May 10, Subhash K Jha revisits some of his best songs.
'Javed (Akhtar) and I are inviting only very close friends for Holi this time.'
Meet Deepali Sahay, the singing sensation from Main Waapas Aaunga. Nearly two decades after being voted out of Indian Idol Season 3 and after almost losing her voice to bleeding vocal chords after hosting Season 4, she finally gets the break she deserved with a song for the ages.
Kaifi's acting credits include "Bazaar", "Umrao Jaan" and Mira Nair's Oscar nominated film "Salaam Bombay!".
Here are some beautiful excerpts from Shaukat Azmi's book.
Tina Ambani, wife of Anil Ambani, skipped the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons for the second time in connection with a money laundering case. Anil Ambani has been asked to appear before the agency as well.
Imtiaz Ali's new film Main Vaapas Aaunga is set to delve into the enduring trauma of the 1947 Partition, continuing Bollywood's complex cinematic journey of depicting one of history's most violent and impactful events.
'My mom is a riot! I thank her with all my heart.'
Presenting excerpts from Shaukat Azmi's beautiful book, Kaifi And I.
'The war scenes in which Indian soldiers fight fearlessly and the powerful dialogues are meant to make the audience proud of the loyalty and valour of Indian soldiers,' observes Deepa Gahlot.
'I've never been more nervous about any of my own films. I can't eat, sleep or speak. I can barely breathe.'
'Somewhere our society's collective morality is lost. There's a kind of moral confusion in our society which reflects in our films.' 'Filmmakers are hiding behind romance, ghost stories, murder mysteries and sex. No film is looking at social issues.'
'It is important for actors with a voice to use it for the correct cause.'
Singer-actress Sulakshana Pandit, 71, passed into the ages on November 6 after a prolonged illness. Besides her acting roles, she leaves behind some beautiful songs to remember her by.
S D Burman enjoyed a productive partnership with Dev Anand's production house Navketan for two decades, but their collaboration reached its apogee with Guide.
'This is where I was born and this is where I'll die.'
Shabana Azmi and her brother Baba Azmi hosted a special screening of the film, Mee Raqsam on their father Kaifi Azmi's birth centenary.
'It was Kishoreda who suggested to Sulakshanadidi that she should become an actress and sing her own songs in her films. This transformed her life and career.'
'I was attracted to Javed because he was exactly like my father.'
Ever wondered why Shabana Azmi is the way she is?
It was a day of mourning for the film fraternity.
Celebrities from the music fraternity paid their respects to Panditji at his State funeral in north west Mumbai.
The distinguished actress Shaukat Kaifi, mother to Shabana and Baba Azmi, passed away on September 22.
The Hindi film fraternity, led by Shabana Azmi, participated in a peace march as a tribute to the Delhi gangrape victim who paased away over the weekend.
'Diwali is such a happy festival that we have celebrated over the years.'
We bring you glimpses of Shabana Azmi and Manish Malhotra's annual fund-raising fashion show Mijwan -- Sonnets in Fabric, which saw a huge star turnout again this year.
Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor were among a host of Bollywood stars who descended at Mumbai's Trident Hotel on Sunday to take part in Shabana Azmi's fund-raising fashion show Mijwan -- Sonnets in Fabric.
Don't miss the celebrities and models on the ramp for Shabana Azmi and Manish Malhotra's annual fund-raising fashion show Mijwan -- Sonnets in Fabric.
The 10th edition of Mijwan Couture Show was all about extravagant red-carpet looks.
'Javed Akhtar, Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi have collectively brought more pride and honour to our country than the entire film fraternity put together.' 'Sir, the names you have taken are institutions, pillars of India's popular art, symbolising the very essence of humanism and nationalism.'
Mijwan -- Sonnets in Fabric, a fashion show organesed by Shabana Azmi saw some of the hottest stars from Bollywood walk the ramp in aid of her NGO, Mijwan Welfare Society.
On December 15, Shabana Azmi organised a design contest and fashion show in honour of her father, poet Kaifi Azmi and to support the NGO he established, the Mijwan Welfare Society. Here's a look at what it was all about and the many stars who lent their support to the cause.
Star gather to celebrate Kaifisaab's centenary.
'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.' 'I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.' 'Bappi played this composition and Bhisham liked it immediately.' 'As we were discussing, I said I would give the words, and that's how I wrote this song.'
'I played five different versions of Woh Subah Kabhie Toh Aayegi for Raj Kapoor, only to be greeted with a totally blank reaction.' 'Thereafter, for 40 minutes, he disappeared, leaving us baffled.' 'But when he emerged, he couldn't stop appreciating our efforts!' 'He said Sahir Ludhianvi's writing was sheer poetry and since all my five tunes were equally wonderful, he would leave it to my discretion to chose the final tune.' 'What could be greater appreciation for an artiste?'
